Need a U.S. visa? Govt to require social media profiles

Need a U.S. visa? Govt to require social media profiles

The Trump administration plans to require those applying to come to the United States to submit five years of social media history.

In an announcement on Thursday, the State Department said it is setting up a potential scouring of visitors’ Twitter and Facebook histories.

The move follows the administration’s emphasis on “extreme vetting” of would-be immigrants to the US.

It is an extension of efforts by the previous administration to more closely scrutinise social media after the San Bernardino terrorist attack.

The notice is set for formal publication on Friday.

The specific platforms will be identified and applicants given an option to list handles for other platforms not explicitly required.

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